What is it about?
Business process mapping is a visual representation and documentation technique used to illustrate the steps, activities, inputs, outputs, and decisions involved in a specific business process. It provides a clear and detailed overview of how work flows within an organization, enabling a better understanding and analysis of the process.
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Why is it important?
Efficiency- Processes provide a structured way of doing things, which allows businesses to be more efficient. By following a defined process, businesses can reduce errors and mistakes, minimize waste, and save time and resources. Consistency-Processes help ensure that tasks are performed consistently, regardless of who is doing them. This is especially important for businesses that have multiple employees or departments, as it helps to create a standard way of working. Quality- Processes help to ensure that products or services are delivered to a consistent level of quality. This is important for businesses that rely on customer satisfaction, as consistent quality leads to customer loyalty and repeat business. Scalability- Processes can be scaled up or down as a business grows or changes. This allows businesses to adapt to changing market conditions, customer needs, or technological advancements. Compliance- Processes help ensure that tasks are performed consistently, regardless of who is doing them. This is especially important for businesses that have multiple employees or departments, as it helps to create a standard way of working.
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This page is a summary of: Process Mapping, October 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/9781119198406.ch1.
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